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Definitions for sob story
sob sto·ry
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word sob story.
Princeton's WordNet
sob story, sob stuffnoun
a sentimental story (or drama) of personal distress; designed to arouse sympathy
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sob storynoun
A sad story, especially one intended to elicit sympathy.
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sob story
A sob story is a narrative or anecdote that is intended to elicit sympathy or pity from listeners or readers, typically characterized by unfortunate, tragic, or sad circumstances or events. It's often used to manipulate a situation or to gain attention or advantage.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sob story in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sob story in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of sob story in a Sentence
This isn't a sob story. This is not a story about desperation, this is a story about the fight for our lives. And what you see here today is that fight, we're not here to cry. ... This is a tragedy without a doubt, but we're here to fight, because we deserve better, everyone that works in Harlem Hospital deserves better.
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